How Much Does a OneMusic Australia Licence Cost?

Current OneMusic prices: the short answer

Rates checked: 4 October 2026. The retail figures below apply to 1 September 2026–31 August 2027. They are Australian dollars (AUD), annual fees, including 10% GST, taken from the official July 2026 Retail & Service Providers guide.

Always verify the latest rate directly with OneMusic Australia. These examples are not universal quotes. A different scheme, area, source, rights arrangement or additional use can produce a different total.

One reason online comparisons are confusing is that old rates remain visible. The AUD 183.41 small-area Silver example belongs to the earlier September 2025–August 2026 period; the current equivalent is AUD 190.38. Check the tariff’s effective dates rather than trusting the year in an article headline.

Small-shop fees by music source

Monthly equivalents are annual fees divided by twelve and rounded to cents. They help compare budgets; they are not a claim that a separate month-to-month product has those terms. OneMusic’s guide describes payment options separately.

Choose the package from the scheme definitions, not from the cheapest row. In particular, internet radio and terrestrial radio are not interchangeable package descriptions. Do not select Bronze for a source that its definition does not include.

How store size changes the Silver fee

Source: Retail & Service Providers guide, current annual rate tables. The area is the scheme’s defined Retail Area, not simply the property’s total leased floor space. Measure accurately and check how the guide treats storage, staff areas and associated car parks.

Two stores in the same chain can occupy different bands. Conversely, two businesses with similar floor plans can have different fees if one uses an eligible single-device source and the other needs additional digital rights. A quote needs both the area and the playback arrangement.

Different industries use different calculations

A café owner should prepare seating capacity and source details before requesting cover. Do not take the small-shop AUD 190.38 example as a café quote. Likewise, a Pilates studio should identify whether music supports a class rather than merely giving the size of its reception.

Café and restaurant fee examples

The official July 2026 Dining guide gives these annual background-music rates for 1 September 2026–31 August 2027, in AUD including GST. These are full published package rates before applicable deductions or add-ons.

For example, a 20-seat café eligible for Silver has a published AUD 787.51 annual background-music component, about AUD 65.63 per month before other applicable changes. Dining capacity includes the relevant indoor and outdoor customer seats. The guide directs premises with six or fewer seats to Retail & Service Providers. Confirm the package’s source conditions; Bronze is broadcast-only, and Gold’s digital coverage does not override personal streaming terms.

Fitness: compare class and membership models

The July 2026 fitness guide presents a class-count option and an All Inclusive membership model. For the September 2026–August 2027 period, its examples use AUD 6.62 for each class held during the year under Option A; the class fee is not a licence for unlimited sessions. All Inclusive is AUD 43.02 per member per year, subject to a minimum and eligibility rules. These fees include GST.

Prepare annual session counts, class sizes and member information before requesting a comparison. Ask about background playback, Digital Copy/Delivery and eligibility for any cap. The option with the lower base unit is not automatically the lower total; confirm the official calculation for your studio.

Worked budgets for a small shop

Example A: one playback device in a 40 m² shop. If its source meets Silver Lite conditions and no additional category or rights adjustment applies, the published annual OneMusic component is AUD 178.48, about AUD 14.87 per month. Add the supplier subscription and any equipment costs separately.

Example B: multiple playback devices in an 85 m² shop. If Silver applies, the relevant annual fee is AUD 297.46, about AUD 24.79 monthly. Music videos, featured entertainment or other uses could change the total. Having several devices does not mean that every device becomes a separately licensed business location.

Example C: a shop changes its source. Before replacing radio with a curated online service, check both the commercial terms and package classification. A familiar app’s low subscription price is not enough to establish that it is the cheaper permitted business option.

Why a commercial supplier can affect the bill

OneMusic’s Background Music Suppliers page explains that listed suppliers handle Digital Copy/Delivery under their arrangements. Some supplier packages may also include a OneMusic venue licence. Confirm the package instead of assuming the supplier subscription and venue licence are duplicates.

Ask for an itemised answer: subscription, public-performance coverage, locations, permitted uses, and anything you must obtain directly. Supplier status, repertoire and actual contract terms matter. Our Australian background music services guide provides a selection checklist.

Partial rights, add-ons and GST

The official retail fee methodology describes deductions where an applicable rights layer is not used. A “royalty-free” label alone does not establish eligibility. Ask OneMusic to confirm the appropriate adjustment and retain the supporting supplier or rights documentation.

Also list activity outside normal shop-floor background playback: an event, staff music, a car park, website audio, videos or telephone hold. These should be reviewed under their actual categories. Do not quietly add them to the cheapest background package.

The retail examples in this article already include GST. Do not add another 10% when comparing those quoted figures. For a different scheme or supplier, read that source’s own tax wording. Keep AUD licensing charges and EUR or USD subscription charges in their original currencies unless you deliberately apply a dated exchange rate.

Does Spotify make OneMusic cheaper?

A consumer Spotify subscription does not replace public-performance permission, and paying OneMusic does not override Spotify’s business-use restrictions. Avoid treating a tariff that describes personal digital sources as endorsement of consumer streaming in a business.

If you currently use Spotify, plan a permitted replacement and reassess your rights coverage. Read Spotify for Business cost and alternatives. For the underlying rights explanation, use our OneMusic introduction.

Get a quote you can compare

1. Choose the scheme for the actual business and music activity.
2. Provide the correct area, seating or class information.
3. Describe the source and number of playback devices accurately.
4. List extra uses and any supplier-provided rights.
5. Request the effective period, annual total, tax treatment and payment terms in writing.
6. Compare the complete music budget, including subscription and equipment, rather than one fee alone.

For a wider comparison of countries and rights models, see international business music licence costs. Track Studios’ current subscription is listed on our pricing page; assess its catalogue rights and exclusions separately from any local obligation applicable to your venue.

Primary sources

• Retail guide: September 2026–August 2027 rates
• Retail fee methodology
• Dining scheme
• Dining information guide
• Fitness scheme
• Fitness information guide
• Background Music Suppliers
• Spotify business-use guidance

This guide provides general information, not legal advice. Confirm the rights, terms and rates for your own business and music use.